Walking routes in Dorset
The Discover Alone map has 74 walking routes in Dorset, England. Below are the 17 with the most written about them, pictures first. Every one has its own page with directions and places nearby.
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European long distance path E9Walking routeCabo de São Vicente (PT) - West Coast of Spain - Le Havre (FR) - Calais (FR) - Bruges (BE) - Rotterdam (NL) - Hamburg…- European long distance path E9 - part alternative Great BritainWalking routeEuropean long distance path E9 - part alternative Great Britain is recorded as a named walking route on the public map.
- Kingston Lacy walk at Holt Heath, Kingston LacyWalking routeThe bridleways and footpaths can become rutted, with the eastern sector in part on elevated ground crossing the…
- Old Harry Rocks Walk, Purbeck EstateWalking routeTake in breathtaking views of the Jurassic coast & unique rock formations on this coastal circular from South Beach in…
- The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe CastleWalking routeVisit Corfe Castle & walk towards Old Harry Rocks. Vistas of Poole Harbour, Swanage & the Isle of Wight. Listen for the…
- Spyway Sea Saunter, Purbeck CoastWalking routeThis flat circular on the south Purbeck coast takes you across rich grasslands with great sea views. Optionally detour…
- South Purbeck Cliffs Walk, Purbeck CoastWalking routeEnjoy sea views, former quarries and grassland rich in wildlife on this bracing six-mile circular walk, which takes in…
- Melbury Beacon walk, Fontmell and Melbury DownsWalking routeThe down has open access, so you can explore the whole area. The well-used paths and tracks include steep slopes, with…
- Corfe Common History Walk, Corfe CastleWalking routeExplore Corfe Common, a sandstone ridge south of the Castle. Spot signs of the human activity that shaped the…
- Godlingston Heath walk, Purbeck EstateWalking routeThis scenic walk encompasses views across the heath to Little Sea & Studland Bay & the mysterious Agglestone, a huge…
- Mini Explorer Trail and Brass Rubbing, Hardy MonumentWalking routePretend you are a young Vice-Admiral Thomas Hardy and head out on a Mini Explorer Adventure. This waymarked route is…
- Hod Hill butterfly walk, Hod HillWalking routeEasiest approach involves one steep slope, alternative approach is gentler but longer. Site itself is level but uneven…
- Fontmell Down walk, Fontmell and Melbury DownsWalking routeThe down has open access, so you can explore the whole area. The well-used paths and tracks include steep slopes, with…
- The woodland trail at Kingston Lacy, Kingston LacyWalking routeThe trail follows a smooth, flat gravel track about 2m (6'6") wide, which is clearly signed. The track is ideal for…
- Walk at White Mill and Shapwick, Kingston LacyWalking routeFairly flat walk on grass and gravel tracks and short distances on country lanes. At times the path by the Stour will…
- Walk at White Mill and the Droves, Kingston LacyWalking routeFairly flat walk on grass and gravel tracks and short distances on country lanes. The path by the Stour will be flooded…
- Walk at Pamphill and Cowgrove, Kingston LacyWalking routeGravel and grass tracks with a short distance on a country lane. Undulating going down into the valley and back. Ground…